Don’t let music become louder than unanswered questions: Gitanjali Angmo on Ladakh Festival
The Ladakh administration is organising a music festival exactly a year after firing on a Statehood agitation caused the deaths of four Leh residents, with the anniversary being observed as Martyrs Month
Educator and activist Gitanjali J. Angmo expressed her concerns over the Ladakh Festival coinciding with the 'Martyrs Month' that commemorates the killing of four Leh residents and the arrest of her husband Sonam Wangchuk last year. On September 24, 2025, four locals were killed by security forces in a firing incident, followed by Wangchuk's arrest two days later under the National Security Act.
The festival is scheduled to take place from September 26 to 28, aiming to unite local artisans, performers, and visitors from around the globe to honor Ladakh's spirit. Angmo emphasized that these dates hold memories far heavier than any festival, as they coincide with the events of last year, including violence, police firing, deaths, injuries, arrests, and imprisonment.
She questioned whether celebration should drown out the memories that are barely a year old and urged the people of Ladakh to mark these days with remembrance and solidarity instead.
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